Global Bandwagon: Moroccan Inspired Home Wares

When I spotted Moroccan inspired designs on trend forecasts almost a decade ago, I wondered how long it would last. Forever, duh. Moroccan tile designs have persevered through the ages.

Like any easily adaptable trend, Moroccan inspired designs have found their way into the collections of almost every major home retailer. And like any easily adaptable trend, some are better than others. While authentic wares will always reign supreme, some of the big boys have got it right.

A word of caution: the key to keeping a room feeling fresh and not too faux-global is to incorporate one or two of these Moroccan elements, not all of them. Here are some of my favorites: